Decolonizing Education in Africa | David Marriott, Founder and CEO, Ubuntu Education
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Show Notes
In this interview, David Marriott, the founder and CEO of Ubuntu Education, discusses the philosophy and meaning behind the term "Ubuntu". He explains the hub's goal of providing a decolonized approach to developing education in Africa by tapping into the wisdom of experienced African educators. Marriott highlights the unique challenges faced by African educators such as lack of affordable resources and professional development opportunities. He describes the hub's role in facilitating networking, sharing resources, and giving educators a platform to voice their perspectives. Marriott also elaborates on the concept of distributed leadership in schools.
About David Marriott
David Marriott is the founder and chief executive officer of Ubuntu Education.
David is an experienced Headteacher with educational experience in Africa and the UK.
He understands the nuances that give African education a uniquely exciting flavour on the global education stage.